Senior DevOps Engineer, EKS/Kubernetes

Caris Life Sciences

Senior DevOps Engineer managing and operating Kubernetes/AWS EKS infrastructure for Caris Life Sciences. Designing and automating secure, scalable systems in cloud and on-premises environments.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining Linux infrastructure in both on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong focus on AWS services and Kubernetes management. Proficient in automation, CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring security and compliance across production workloads.

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Linux Systems AdministrationAWS Services ManagementKubernetes/AWS EKS OperationsInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)CI/CD Pipeline Development (GitLab CI/CD)

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Hard Skills

Linux AdministrationAWS EC2KubernetesTerraformPython ScriptingBash ScriptingDockerHelmCI/CD PipelinesNetworking Fundamentals

Soft Skills

CollaborationIncident ResponseProblem SolvingRoot Cause AnalysisCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DatadogPrometheusGrafanaELKCloudWatchGitLab RunnersKarpenterArgoCDFluxVPC CNI

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)AWS Certified DevOps EngineerAWS Certified Solutions Architect

Industry Keywords

DevOpsSite Reliability EngineeringCloud SecurityDevSecOpsMicroservices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudDockerEC2FluxGrafanaKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesMySQLNGINXNode.jsPostgresPrometheusPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and maintain Linux infrastructure in on-premises and cloud environments.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Manage and optimize AWS environments with a focus on performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).
Architect, deploy, and operate production Kubernetes/AWS EKS clusters, including node group strategy, cluster upgrades, multi-tenant workload isolation, and cross-region disaster recovery (DR) architecture and build outs.
Define and lead cluster upgrade, security hardening, and disaster recovery strategies for production Kubernetes/AWS EKS environments at scale, while serving as a senior technical resource for complex production incidents.
Manage Kubernetes networking, including VPC CNI configuration and ingress controllers (ALB/NGINX/Traefik).
Implement IAM Roles for pod security standards, and network policies to secure EKS workloads.
Configure and tune cluster autoscaling (Cluster Autoscaler or Karpenter) and workload autoscaling (HPA/VPA) to optimize performance and cost.
Build and maintain Helm charts and GitOps-based deployment pipelines (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux) for Kubernetes workloads.
Manage Docker container builds and registries in support of EKS-based application deployment.
Deploy, scale, and maintain GitLab Runners (including Kubernetes executor runners on EKS) to support CI/CD pipeline throughput and reliability.
Support and help operate database platforms on AWS RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL), collaborating with data owners on performance and reliability.
Ensure systems meet security and compliance requirements, including SOX and SOC 2 initiatives.
Execute and maintain Linux patching strategies, addressing security updates and CVEs in a timely manner.
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and recovery efforts.
Collaborate with development, QA, and cross-functional teams to improve reliability, release processes, and operational standards.
Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field
8+ years of experience in Linux Systems Administration, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering roles
5+ years of experience with AWS services, including EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and operating production workloads on Kubernetes/AWS EKS, including cluster upgrades, networking, and autoscaling
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python and Bash
Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, and with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD), including running CI/CD workloads on Kubernetes/EKS
Proficiency with Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes troubleshooting in a production environment
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and cloud security best practices
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) certification expected or actively in progress; Preferred Qualifications CKAD and AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect) a plus
Experience with Karpenter, Kyverno, OPA/Gatekeeper, Falco, and multi-cluster/multitenant EKS environments
Experience using AI and automation tools including Claude, Cursor, and OpenAI to streamline DevOps workflows through AI-assisted CI/CD, self-healing operations, and automated incident response
Experience with microservices, serverless architectures, and DevSecOps practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
Health Savings Account for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Flexible Spending Account to pay for certain out-of-pocket expenses
Paid time off, including: vacation, sick time and holidays
401k match and Financial Planning tools
LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Legal Assistance
Tuition Assistance